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Elekta

Elekta AB, commonly known as Elekta, is a leading innovator in the field of medical technology, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a key player in the oncology and neurosurgery sectors, providing advanced solutions for cancer treatment and brain disorders. Elekta's core offerings include state-of-the-art radiation therapy systems, software solutions for treatment planning, and comprehensive patient management tools. What sets Elekta apart is its commitment to precision and personalised care, utilising cutting-edge technology to enhance treatment outcomes. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Elekta has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and excellence in healthcare. The company continues to lead the market, driven by its mission to improve the lives of patients worldwide through advanced medical solutions.

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77

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Elekta's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Elekta reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 541,640,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 6,141,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 3,760,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 531,640,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2031, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, Elekta aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 61% in FY2021 to 100% by FY2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Elekta has pledged to reduce emissions associated with the use of sold products and their end-of-life treatment by 55% per radiotherapy cancer treatment course by FY2031. Furthermore, the company plans for 45% of its suppliers, based on emissions, to have science-based targets by FY2026. These commitments reflect Elekta's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the healthcare equipment sector.

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Scope 2
1,576,000
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0,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
444,082,520
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Elekta's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Elekta is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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